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A message from the Mayor Editor Mike O'Drowsky Editorial Assisitant Meagan Kashty Welcome to Oakville! For a taste of history, arts and culture, Oakville has the Oakville Museum at Erch- senior Graphic designer Shawna Fraraccio As you visit now and in the future, you less Estate – the original home of Oakville’s will be able to see and enjoy our progress founder William Chisholm – the Oakville Marketing communications Allison Moffatt manager toward creating the most livable town in Centre for the Performing Arts, and many Canada. Many visitors return again and galleries across town. director of Advertising Ed Martin again for the strolling, shopping and din- Please join us for our festivals and com- Account Representative Lisa Trischler ing in the heritage and lakeside areas of munity events that happen throughout the Downtown Old Oakville, Bronte Village year including the Oakville Waterfront Fes- Advertising services Barry Keen and Kerr Street Village. With hundreds of tival, Downtown Jazz Festival, Midnight web developer Eddie Ruminski exclusive shops and more than 250 restau- Madness and our international and regional rants, Oakville offers a range of shopping sports tournaments. Intern Trisha Manoukian and culinary choices for every taste. Our websites at www.oakville.ca or Our beautiful community weaves to- www.oakvilletourism.ca offer our latest gether public and private gardens, trails and and greatest information to inspire your parkland. Our waterfront and Heritage Trail next visit to Oakville. Produced by Perspective Marketing Inc. Systems, including Bronte and Oakville 1464 Cornwall Road, Suite 5, Oakville, ON L6J 7W5 harbours, are enjoyed by cyclists, hikers Sincerely yours, 1-866-779-7712 [email protected] and sailors alike. Oakville is also home to www.perspective.ca world-renowned Glen Abbey Golf Club Perspective™ Oakville 2008 was produced independently of the Town with the Canadian Golf Hall of Fame. For of Oakville. Its contents are copyrighted and may not be reproduced 2008 and 2009, Glen Abbey will host the Rob Burton without the written consent of Perspective Marketing Inc. The publisher Oakville Mayor Rob Burton is not liable for any views expressed in the articles and these opinions do Canadian Open Golf Championship. Mayor of Oakville not necessarily reflect those of the publisher or the Town of Oakville. Better broadband alternatives for business A more focused means of ensuring integrity for data connectivity
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By Meagan Kashty and Mike O’Drowsky struction of the facility when its previous building was sold. The Town of Oakville is a thriving com- The new centre will cost about $10.9 mil- munity whose growth is attracting signifi- lion dollars and is expected to be completed cant investment from multiple sources. The by January 2009. To alleviate concerns that needs of residents are growing and to meet the construction of this building will result those needs, private investors, the provin- in a loss of green space, discussions are un- cial government and the town itself are derway regarding the prospect of having an working to build and enhance new and es- outdoor field converted into a park area. tablished infrastructure to meet the needs of The centre has received a lot of attention residents well into the future. Below is a list from other sports groups, ensuring that the of 10 developments that will make Oakville rest of the community will benefit from the even more livable and accessible. centre’s construction along with the OSC.
Soccer Facility Tourism Advisory Committee A new indoor soccer centre called Pine In an effort to enhance tourism in Glen Park will be built near Pine Grove Oakville, the Oakville Tourism Partnership Road and Third Line to accommodate has approved the formation of the Halton Oakville’s indoor soccer needs. This club Tourism Advisory Committee. is the result of a partnership between the The committee will maintain a liaison Town of Oakville and the Oakville Soccer with town council about its actions and The Coventry condominium development, currently under construction, is redefining luxury living in Oakville. Club (OSC). The OSC proposed the con- general tourism performance. The 10 people selected to sit on the com- New Oakville Hospital mittee will work together to promote attrac- On December 10, 2007, Oakville MPP tions in Oakville that would have the most Kevin Flynn and John Oliver, President and tourism interest, and ensure that advertise- CEO of Halton Health Services celebrated ANOTHER SLEEPLESS NIGHT? ments for these places are prominent. the provincial government’s allocation of At BDC, we know that the A focus on customer service and strate- 50 acres of land in Oakville for the devel- entrepreneurial spirit never gic advertising would mean more tourists opment of a new healthcare facility. sleeps, and that innovative would come to Oakville, improving the The land is located at Third Line and thinking is at the heart of being tourism sector, an important component in Dundas Street and will be used to construct an entrepreneur. That’s why BDC Oakville’s economy. a new hospital to serve Oakville’s growing offers financial and consulting population. Construction is expected to be- solutions to help you start your CIBC gin in 2010. The number of beds and specific business, or make it grow. A new CIBC to be constructed at Dundas amenities that the new hospital will bring and Trafalgar will be one of four new ser- has not yet been finalized, but there is much BDC Financing and Consulting vice branches CIBC has decided to intro- excitement within the town’s public and pri- solutions: just one of the many duce in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). vate sectors as to the hospital’s possibilities. ways we can help you succeed – The new branch is intended to offer CIBC’s BDCand sleep better. Sweet dreams. customers greater flexibility in terms of Roads and Bridges www.bdc.ca 1 888 INFO-BDC their accessibility and choice. In April 2008, the provincial govern- Wanting to show a strong presence where ment announced that the Town of Oakville Paul Goodwin their clients live and work, CIBC has cho- would be receiving $6.2 million for repairs Area Manager sen to develop their new branches in high and refurbishments of the town’s roads Business Development growth communities. The new location will and bridges. 4145 North Service Road, Suite 401 be a stand-alone building that will include The first portion of the grant comes from Burlington, Ontario L7L 6A3 extended hours and a drive-thru. Ontario’s Municipal Infrastructure Invest- 905-315-9231 As Oakville is constantly expanding and ment Initiative and will be for $3.8 million. developing to meet the needs of its residents, That portion of funding will be spent on re- a new CIBC will give its residents more vitalizing Lake Shore Road West between convenience and flexibility when choosing Great Lakes Boulevard and Mississauga where to go for their banking needs. Street. Initiatives for that stretch of road perspective TM Oakville 2008 ClientProfile
will include repaving to include space for proximately 2.6 acres of land and is lo- lows, River Gate condominium bungalow new bicycle lanes and pedestrian facilities, cated east of the station. townhomes, and Parkview townhomes. enhanced access to public transit, and new Go is further expanding its services to left/right-turn lanes at Burloak Drive, Great Oakville with the construction of a parking Westbury Corporate Centre Lakes Boulevard and Mississauga Street. lot, bus loop facility and bus shelter at Tra- The Westbury Corporate Centre, cre- The town had originally planned the re- falgar Road and Highway 407. ated by Westbury International, is supple- Engineering Revolutionary furbishment for 2012, but the provincial Oakville’s location between Toronto and menting Oakville’s corporate office space. government’s announcement could move Hamilton makes it a significant transpor- Completed in 2007, the project entailed the Disinfectants that forward by as much as three years. tation corridor within the region. The ad- construction of two separate office towers In 1998, Randy Pilon, with the help of family and The town will use the remaining $2.4 dition of these parking spaces will allow with a total square footage of 140,000 on a friends, acquired the rights to a technology that was 10 million to repair various roads and bridges more commuters to take advantage of GO’s 13-acre site. The development is located at throughout Oakville. services, and will also lessen commuters’ both 2265 and 2275 Upper Middle Rd. in years in development. The technology was Accelerated environmental impact. Oakville and is within site of both the QEW Hydrogen Peroxide®, a stable cleaning and disinfecting Longos and Highway 403. solution with enhanced germicidal activity and acceler- There has been a warm welcome for the Legend Homes Westbury has been meeting Oakville’s ated performance. The company was Virox Technologies. opening of a new Longo’s on Wyecroft In December 2007, stakeholders in the office, warehouse, manufacturing, and re- “We are the new alternative to all of the old legacy Road, near Burloak Drive. Coventry residential development broke tail needs for more than 20 years. The com- technologies,” says Martin Harry, COO of Virox Tech- The store is offering its customers an in- ground at Church and Dunn streets in pany’s Oakville holdings also include the novative approach to meals. On-site chefs downtown Oakville. The new development two-phase Westbury Office Park on Win- nologies. “There have been no innovated technologies create fresh and healthy meals that can be includes 12 separate luxury homes with ston Park Drive, and the four-phase Win- in this industry in more than 25 years. We created the picked up on the go. To add to this con- architecture reflecting that of 19th century ston Office Center at Bristol Circle. first patented set of technologies to come along in that venience, customers also have access to London. Condominiums are all one-level time. We’re faster, cleaner, safer and environmentally a pharmacy, a wine store and a Starbucks and range in size from approximately 2,400 Conclusion friendlier than our competition.” within the building. sq. ft. up to 3,200 sq. ft. New developments in the Town of Virox’s mission is to equip the entire spectrum of glob- The store has also created a loft – staffed The development is one of many cur- Oakville are helping to meet the needs of with a full kitchen as well as desks and rently under construction by Legend Creek residents. Investments in residential con- al markets that are concerned with infection control with chairs. The loft can be booked for parties, Homes, sister company to Legend Homes. struction, infrastructure, private develop- state-of-the-art anti-microbial technology in the war meetings, or cooking classes. Both companies specialize in the creation ments and social and community amenities against germs. Virox’s dedication to the development, Longo’s has chosen to cater to its custom- of luxury homes, with other Oakville proj- mean that all Oakvillians will have places optimization and adaptation of a fundamentally new ers in an innovative way, making grocery ects including the sold-out Terrace bunga- to live, work and play. approach to this challenge has gained the company an shopping that much more convenient. international clientele and notice from industry peers. “We primarily work with medical and dental indus- Silver City Oakville The opening of Silver City in Oakville has tries and several other industrial markets,” says Harry. shown a drastic change from the standard the- Other industries implementing Virox’s specialized atre design. Some changes can be seen as sim- products include veterinary, industrial, institutional, ple improvements, such as the floor-to-ceiling educational, animal health care, and aquaculture. In ad- curved screens found in all 12 theatres. dition to its revolutionary hydrogen peroxide products, Some changes on the other hand are un- like anything Oakville has seen in a theatre Virox has also developed research, sales, marketing, before. For example, the Silver City theatre professional and technical services and management also includes a bowling alley, an arcade, and capabilities to adapt and commercialize its technolo- a babysitting section. The new Wyecroft gies in conjunction with market leaders. Road location also contains a VIP section And with a recent announcement, Virox will be well where moviegoers can sit and be served. equipped to meet the needs of its customers now and The theatre is expected to be significant for the local economy. In addition to watch- in the future. ing movies, patrons of the theatre will also “We’re constantly evolving,” says Harry, “We’ve pur- contribute by enjoying the surrounding res- chased our own building and we expect to take up resi- taurants and other amenities. dence in our new, state-of-the-art facility in July 2008.” For more information on Virox Technologies Inc., visit GO Transit the company’s website at www.virox.com. In February 2008, GO Transit an- nounced that it would be adding 250 park- BDC is proud to serve Virox ing spaces to the Bronte Road GO Station. Technologies Inc. as a thriving When it was completed last year, the Westbury Corporate Centre added 140,000 sq. ft. of office space to Oakville’s member of the Oakville The new parking space will occupy ap- corporate community. business community. Oakville Independent Schools A celebration of choice
Educational Centre Appleby College Grade 7 - 12 Chisholm Academy 540 Lakeshore Rd. W Grade 9 to 12 (905) 845-4681 1484 Cornwall Rd. fax: (905) 845-9505 (905) 844-3240 www.appleby.on.ca fax: (905) 844-7321 e-mail: [email protected] www.chisholmcentre.com e-mail: [email protected]
Dearcroft Montessori Fern Hill School Preschool - Grade 8 Preschool – Grade 8 1167 Lakeshore Rd. E Oakville Campus (905) 844-2114 3300 Ninth Line Rd. fax: (905) 844-3529 (905) 257-0022 [email protected] Burlington Campus www.dearcroft.com 801 North Service Rd. (905) 634-8652 www.fernhillschool.com Oakville is home to an impressive selection of independent pre-schools, elemen- e-mail: [email protected] tary schools and high schools. Each school provides a strong academic foundation, small class sizes and personal attention. We enrich your child with opportunities in the arts, athletics, and extra curricular activities.
Glenburnie School EXPLORE THE FAMILY OF Preschool - Grade 8 2035 Upper Middle Rd. E. MacLachlan College (905) 338-6236 OAKVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS JK – Grade 12 fax: (905) 338-2654 337 Trafalgar Rd. www.glenburnieschool.com Find the alternative where your child will thrive! (905) 844-0372 e-mail: [email protected] fax: (905) 844-9369 www.maclachlan.on.ca e-mail: [email protected]
Rotherglen School St. Mildred’s-Lightbourn West Wind Montessori Wildwood Academy JK – Grade 1 School (New location at Academic Upgrading 2045 Sixth Line JK – Grade 12 Dearcroft Montessori) Grades 2 through 8 (905) 338-3528 1080 Linbrook Rd. 1167 Lakeshore Rd. E 2250 Sheridan Garden Dr. Grade 1 – Grade 8 (905) 845-2386 (905) 849-9463 Oakville, ON L6J 7T1 2050 Neyagawa Blvd. fax: (905) 845-4799 fax: (905) 849-9051 (905) 829-4226 (905) 849-1897 www.smls.on.ca www.westwindms.com Fax: (905) 829-2318 www.rotherglen.com e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.wildwoodacademy.com
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Since 1971, Chisholm has provided pro- intensive learning experience. Students may The school has computer labs, Kurz- Chisholm is a member of the Oakville grams for students who require a specialized be registered full-time or on a part-time weil readers, and as of this month, Ch- Independent Schools Group (OISG). For learning environment in order to be success- basis. Chisholm offers credits at university isholm is fully equipped with Smart more information about Chisholm or the ful. This has been accomplished by com- and college levels, and students are taught Board technology where every student OISG, please contact Chisholm at (905) bining professional experience, up-to-date individually or in groups of three or less. uses a wireless laptop. 844-3240, [email protected] or knowledge of research findings, and the The school’s psychology department, The homework and communication web- view www.chisholmcentre.com. needs and requests of parents and students. lead by Drs. Bernstein and Bryntwick, dis- site is particularly valued by parents. Each All students can be successful. Every tinguishes Chisholm from any other school day, teachers upload the class homework aspect of the school flows from the belief in the province. Department members have and assignments so that parents and students that self-confidence and academic achieve- expertise in the assessment and consultation can review that evening’s requirements and ment go hand-in-hand. Students respond to of learning and personal issues in children, long-term assignments. encouragement, support and personalized adolescents and adults. The members of the The Student Planner is specifically print- guidance. They enjoy being at Chisholm, psychology department review the profile of ed for Chisholm to match the format used and their happiness fosters learning. each student enrolled at Chisholm, in order on the website. At the end of each class, “Chisholm helps children with learning to assist in writing an individual education the teacher reviews the daily lesson, assists difficulties,” says Dr. Howard Bernstein, plan. The psychology staff is always avail- students in organizing their material and en- Executive Director of Chisholm. “We pro- able for consultation. sures that the planner is completed. vide these children with a specialized envi- “You won’t find another private school “We’ve had kids from as far as away as ronment where our professional staff works anywhere in the province that has psychol- Brantford, Toronto, Kitchener and St. Cath- with them individually to ensure they reach ogy and counseling departments in addition arines,” says Bernstein “I think that says their academic and personal potential.” to the traditional and specialized teachers,” something about Chisholm’s specialized Chisholm offers a customized, flexible, says Bernstein. approach to education.”
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Oakville Elementary Oakville Primary Rotherglen School is a warm and vibrant learning community providing a quality Campus Campus education to students Casa (age 3) to 8. Rotherglen is what school should be – a positive environment where students are excited to learn; where open communication Grade 1 - 8 Preschool - Grade 1 between parents, teachers and administration is a key component in our efforts to meet the needs of each student. 2050 Neyagawa Blvd. 2045 Sixth Line Oakville, ON Oakville, ON The Primary Campus provides a welcoming Montessori environment for students in their formative years from Casa (age 3) to Grade 1. The Elementary Campus offers a Grade 1 to 8 program providing a solid foundation through Montessori principles in Grades 1 to 905-849-1897 905-338-3528 3, then transitions into a dynamic junior/intermediate program that is progressive, and [email protected] [email protected] more traditional style of learning.
Please contact us for a personal tour or to learn more about what Rotherglen can offer your child. www.rotherglen.com Apply now for September 2008. Oakville 2008 10 green places you should know By Meagan Kashty The beautiful array of flowers makes the garden an amazing backdrop for wedding Oakville is a green community. The town portraits, but the diversity of the floral land- and its residents have embraced green tech- scape is enough to keep anyone enthralled. nologies and green living, and when com- The garden makes a terrific snapshot for any bined with the town’s surplus of natural photographer, and is ideal for family pic- areas, Oakville is among the most energy nics, or a quiet stroll for two. conscious and abundantly green places in the country. Sixteen Mile Creek In the following article, you’ll read about Sixteen Mile Creek has a rich history. 10 green places in Oakville and the sur- Melting glaciers formed its valleys thousands rounding area that you should know about. of years ago, and during the 19th century it was the site for a number of sawmills. Gairloch Gardens The creek is located near Lions Valley Gairloch Gardens is located in the east end Park, built in 1963 – the first park to be built of the town, north of Lake Ontario. The park in Oakville by the Lion’s Club. Thirty years was founded in 1971 when, upon his death, afterwards the Sixteen Mile Creek Park was James Gairdner bequeathed the land to the formed, and the two were linked through the town with a vision of turning it into an art Millennium Project. gallery for the town’s contemporary artists. The valleys within Sixteen-Mile Creek After the creation of the gallery – Gairloch contain many species of plants and animals, Gallery – the remaining land was turned into rare and common alike. The paths within a public park. Sixteen Mile Creek are lined with panels that
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Glenburnie brings kids, nature together
An important element of environmental Thanks to their efforts, the Town of sustainability is education. In Oakville, Oakville is allowing the school to utilize a Glenburnie School is creating young en- small piece of land adjacent to the school vironmentalists by informing students of at Joshua Creek. Glenburnie students have the importance of environmental responsi- adopted a portion of the trail and will bility, and empowering them to take what maintain the area. Starting in September they learn and put it into practice. 2008, students will also begin venturing In September 2007, Jim Complak took out onto the land, learning about its ecol- over as Glenburnie’s new principal. In ogy and collecting information that will be his time so far at the school, Complak has utilized by Conservation Halton. The Halton Region Museum, located in Milton at the Kelso Conservation Area, provides visitors with programs seen Glenburnie students take on a num- A greenhouse will also be built on the and exhibits detailing the surrounding natural area and its history. ber initiatives related to environmental land, which the kids will use to further sustainability. study the natural environment. The green- “I’ve taught biology and environmental house will be built with $10,000 in fund- provide interesting information about the about the wildlife by exploring the live science for about 20 years,” says Complak. ing raised by parents and students. village and sawmills that used to be located animal displays. Bronte Creek also invites “When I came here, one of the things that I All of this is in addition to other initia- there, as well as information about the flora its visitors to explore its numerous hiking suggested is that we take a look at turning tives at the school, including a traditional and fauna that can be found in the valleys. trails, either on foot or by bike, swim in the school green.” recycling program, battery recycling, sport one of the largest man-made pools in North Complak was eager to provide pro- equipment collection and distribution for Joshua Creek America, and fish in the creek. gramming for the children that would needy children, light bulb replacement and Found in the eastern part of Oakville, teach them about the natural environ- tree planting. Joshua Creek began as a farming commu- Crosstown Trail ment. Though the school itself occupies “It’s very hard to teach older people new nity in the 19th century. It gained a lot of The Crosstown Trail is one of Oakville’s a relatively small parcel of land, Com- things, but when your child says to you: popularity after being promoted by real es- many heritage trails, located near Trafalgar plak, working with Glenburnie science ‘Come on, let’s get this done,’ it works a lot tate agents in the 1900s and was particular- Road. It can be found on the Natural Gas teacher Lesley Cartwright, sat down to better, and I think that by working together, ly influenced by the construction of Ford’s Pipeline from Bronte Provincial Park. The figure out how they could facilitate out- it provides a good relationship builder be- Oakville plant in 1962. Also created from rocky terrain and forest surroundings make door education. tween the child and their parent.” the erosion of glaciers, the creek supports the path a popular spot for bikers. Howev- a variety of fish, and the occasional water er, hikers are also fond of the trail because snake or snapping turtle have been seen in of its challenging terrain. Crosstown Trail its warm and shallow waters. provides a convenient natural location for Thanks to current wetland management, people to walk through, and is an excellent the creek is being revived to accommodate alternative to the existing bike paths run- other kinds of wildlife and forestry. Joshua ning parallel to Upper Middle Road. Creek now has a reputation for its large estates but is also popular for the variety W aterfront Trail of sports and recreational activities taking The Waterfront Trail runs along the Lake place within the park. Ontario shoreline from Niagara-on-the- Lake to Brockville. It was opened in 1995 Bronte Creek Provincial Park and spans 450 kilometres, connecting hun- Located between Burlington and Oakville, dreds of parks and many municipalities. Bronte Creek provides a natural retreat for The part of the trail that crosses Oakville families looking for an escape to the wide- features lush trees, elegant housing and open spaces. several rivers. The trail can be accessed The park offers educational resources for through Gairloch Gardens, Coronation Park children where they are able to learn more and Shell Park. about the history of the park by watching Glenburnie Principal Jim Complak and students from the Glenburnie Green Team prepare to plant maple sap- lings around the school grounds. Pictured from left to right are Nicolas Parent, Aliya Habib, Sam Domachevski, demonstrations, and are able to learn more Continued on Page 32 Principal Complak, Sydney Keefe, Genevieve Ahamad, Meghan Anslow, Kelly Fox and Alexandra Mantle. 12 PERSPECTIVE TM OAKVILLE 2008 More Blue and Green for a Better Planet
Today, many of us are concerned about our envi- In April, GreenCarts, Kitchen Catchers and infor- With the collection of ronment and what we can do to help. One way we mation packages were delivered to houses that re- your food scraps every can all contribute is to reduce the amount of waste we ceive curbside waste collection. If moving into a new week in your Green- generate in our homes by practicing the 3Rs – reduce, housing development, you will receive a GreenCart Cart, you’ll fi nd the reuse and recycle. once the Region begins to provide waste collection amount of garbage In September 2007, Halton Regional Council ap- to your neighbourhood. If moving out of a house, decreases substantially. proved changes to waste collection to increase the please leave your GreenCart behind for the new own- With the materials that can amount of recycling and reduce the amount of gar- er. Visit www.halton.ca to watch our online Green- go into your Blue Box and Gre- bage sent to Halton’s landfi ll. These changes will help Cart Program video. enCart for recycling, your garbage will basically con- protect the environment, extend the life of the landfi ll sist of items like plastic fi lm, chip bags, granola bar site, reduce greenhouse gas emissions improving air Blue Box materials can go in one container wrappers and empty aerosol cans. Plus your garbage quality, and create useful recycling and compost prod- Halton residents can put all their recyclables will have fewer odours because food materials, which ucts conserving natural resources, for a better planet. in one Blue Box rather than separating papers contribute to odours, are collected weekly in the Gre- and containers into two boxes. Glass, plastic enCart. Check your 2008 Waste Management Guide GreenCart bottles 1 (PET) and 2 (HDPE), plastic tubs and and Collection Calendar, or visit www.halton.ca, for The most signifi cant of these changes is the intro- lids, metal cans, aluminum foil, juice boxes, more information. duction of the GreenCart program to Halton. The milk cartons, paper, envelopes, newspaper, GreenCart is like a Blue Box for your kitchen scraps. phone books, box board and corrugated card- A plan to manage our waste It collects household food waste and compostable pa- board can all go in the same Blue Box, making Blue Box and GreenCart collection are part of per creating valuable compost material. Previously, it even easier to recycle. the 2006-2010 Solid Waste Management Strategy Advances in technology and changes in around 45 per cent of the average garbage bag in (SWMS), approved by Halton Regional Council in the marketplace have allowed the Region to Halton contained food scraps and compostable pa- June 2006. The SWMS has a number of key compo- change the way of collecting and processing per. Compost is used in landscaping, agriculture and nents intended to protect and conserve the capacity of recycling materials, therefore pre-sorting is no restoration projects. Halton’s landfi ll site and divert 60 per cent of residen- longer necessary. tial waste away from the landfi ll. Halton’s landfi ll is an important resource as it al- What does this mean for your waste collection? lows us to manage our residential garbage within our Halton Region’s curbside waste management pro- regional boundaries. Our landfi ll was expected to be grams include: full by 2023. The direction to reduce waste is a sus- 3 GreenCart collected once a week tainable approach to waste management that will ex- 3 Blue Box collected once a week tend the landfi ll’s life by another six to eight years and 3 Garbage collected every other week (with a six reduce greenhouse gas emissions. bag/can limit) The changes should help raise Halton’s waste diver- 3 Yard waste collected every other week (on the sion rate to the target of 60 per cent from the current same day as garbage); urban areas only from 43 per cent. We would like to thank all Halton resi- April to December dents for their enthusiastic participation in recycling. 3 Bulk collected once every four weeks (with a three You can view a copy of the 2006-2010 Solid Waste item limit); from February to November Management Strategy online at www.halton.ca. The Regional OAKVILLE 2008 Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca Producing HALTON Green Energy
The Landfi ll Gas Collection and Utilization Project is a partner- ship between Halton Region and Oakville Hydro Energy Services Inc. (OHESI) to collect landfi ll gas and use www.halton.ca/takeitback it to produce electricity. The project will provide HALTON enough “green” energy to power approximately 1,500 homes. Take It Back! Halton is a new program that provides one Halton Region has installed over three convenient source of information on retailers that take items kilometres of piping within the buried back for reuse, recycling or proper disposal. The program was waste at the Halton Waste Management launched on Wednesday, October 31,2007 with retail part- Site to allow the gas to fl ow, under vac- ners that take back plastic shopping bags for recycling and uum, from the landfi ll’s interior to the also offer customers reusable bags to reduce the number of Site’s fi rst-ever enclosed fl aring system. plastic bags going to landfi ll. The gas collection and fl aring process reduces odour at the Site, as combustion Retailers that take back batteries, car oil, compact fl uo- of the gas renders it virtually odourless. rescent lights bulbs, fertilizers, paints, pharmaceuticals, OHESI has constructed and operates a solvents, and thermostats, will be added to the program. utilization system to generate electricity from the landfi ll gas collected by Halton Region’s sys- Check our website at www.halton.ca/takeitback for tem. OHESI’s landfi ll gas utilization facility is now updates on additional items and locations where you can generating and transmitting “green” energy to the power take materials back. grid, derived directly from the Region’s landfi ll gas supply. Removing landfi ll gas from the landfi ll both reduces odours in and surround- Take It Back! Halton will assist Halton Region in reaching ing the landfi ll site and cuts down the emission of ozone-depleting methane into the a 60 per cent diversion of residential waste away from the atmosphere, improving the environment. Through its capture, this renewable resource landfi ll. This extends the life of the can be used to produce electricity. landfi ll and is vital for Halton’s environmental and economic future.
Take It Back! Halton is part of the Halton Region 2006-2010 Solid Waste Management Strategy to promote product stewardship initiatives.
1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 • Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON TTY: 905-827-9833 • www.halton.ca 14 perspective TM Oakville 2008 Oakville Hydro, a next-generation utility Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Diction- ary defines evolution as a process of change in a certain direction. It is the ability to rec- ognize a shift in the way things are done, and to develop in a way that is sufficient to maintaining, or even enhancing the ability to thrive. Oakville Hydro Corporation is a town- owned utility provider that has not only sensed a shift, but through multiple initia- tives, is also proactively working to place Oakville at the forefront of energy innova- tion as a next generation utility provider. “We made three promises to the share- holder when we started in 2000 – we will keep the lights on, generate profits and im- prove the local environment,” says Alex Bystrin, President and CEO of Oakville Hydro Corporation. “And the interesting thing is, you can accomplish all three ob- jectives by investing in infrastructure that delivers improved energy efficiency.” Oakville Hydro has proven that investing in energy conservation and efficiency does not have to be at the expense of a utility’s bottom line. All Ontario electricity distributors are under pressure from their regulators to re- duce operating expenses. Instead of allow- ing electricity distribution rates to reflect inflationary increases, the Ontario Energy Board caps the increase at inflation less Oakville Hydro’s landfill gas collection flaring and utilization facility, located in Milton, Ontario, takes in methane gas harvested from the Halton Waste Management Site and than one per cent. The choice for an effi- converts it into electricity. cient utility is often to either cut services or reduce shareholder returns, neither of which is very palatable. Twofold Strategy for going on that are designed to educate con- www.oakvillehydro.com – Oakville Hydro Oakville Hydro is dealing with this Energy Conservation sumers and influence overall consumer be- is informing the public of the importance of challenge by diversifying its offerings into Oakville Hydro has a dual mission: haviour. But also, and more importantly, energy efficiency. related businesses. It has established sub- the company ensures that the public is the strategy for Oakville Hydro has been The Great Refrigerator Roundup pro- sidiaries to complement its core strengths informed on ways that it can reduce its to invest in the infrastructure that generates gram is an excellent example of one of and deliver additional revenues. As a re- environmental footprint, and by making renewable electricity and improves the en- Oakville Hydro’s public involvement ini- sult, in 2007 Oakville Hydro achieved re- information and incentives accessible, the ergy efficiency of the community.” tiatives in action. cord profitability and marked its seventh company hopes to inspire change in the This, says Bystrin, leads to the economic In June 2007, in partnership with the consecutive year of earnings growth. And, consumptive behaviours of its customers. and environmental sustainability of Oakville Ontario Power Authority (OPA), Oakville according to Bystrin, there is more good Oakville Hydro is also investing in its as a community. Hydro launched the Great Refrigerator news to come. infrastructure with new, innovative equip- Roundup program, designed to encourage “Our focus to date was on electricity, ment. These innovations are creating a Public Awareness people to turn in their older, less efficient such as producing it locally from renewable more sustainable means of producing ener- Oakville Hydro is not only working to ed- refrigerators. sources and helping people conserve it by gy, bringing the consumer optimum value ucate the public, but also to directly involve People taking part in the program received installing Smart Metering. The next genera- with minimal environmental impact. it through a number programs. Through the benefit of free pickup and disposal of tion of projects we’re working on looks at “The story of Oakville Hydro as a next- various marketing initiatives, such as di- their old refrigerators. In total, the OPA part- all forms of energy we use, not just electric- generation utility is twofold,” says Bystrin. rect-mail bill inserts, newspaper advertising nered with 74 additional utilities throughout ity,” says Bystrin. “We have a lot of conservation programs and online campaigns through its website – Ontario on the project, and as of January 15 perspective TM Oakville 2008
2008, more than 50,000 outdated refrigera- In addition to generating 2.1 megawatts on bulk metering systems. This means that cated at Dundas Street and Third Line to tors and freezers had been collected. of electricity – enough to power 1,500 in buildings using the bulk system, electric- build Oakville’s first district heating and homes – the harvesting of the landfill gas ity consumption throughout the building is cooling facility. Investing in Infrastructure is annually removing nearly 80,000 tonnes lumped together and everyone pays a share Oakville Hydro has also implemented of carbon dioxide from the air, and largely of the same bill, regardless of how much Conclusion a diversification strategy designed to pro- eliminating the odor caused by the other- electricity one might actually use. On aver- Oakville Hydro is a next-generation utility vide energy and other services to its cus- wise natural release of the gas. age, approximately 60 per cent of tenants in that employs a strategy that utilizes forward tomers via multiple traditional and innova- “This partnership has been a success on a typical building are subsidizing the other thinking, sustainability, diversification, cost- tive resources. many levels,” says Bystrin. “Together with 40 per cent of residents that are either heavy competitiveness and community involvement. This diversification comes at a time when Halton Region, we are turning an environ- users of electricity or are indifferent to en- The company is proving that it is pos- other Hydro providers are divesting of their mentally damaging gas into a renewable ergy conservation. sible to succeed in the clean energy market. affiliated businesses. Oakville Hydro is electrical energy. It’s tremendously positive GHMS offers Smart Metering installa- Oakville Hydro and its various subsidiaries bucking the trend, and as a result of the syn- for the environment and for the consumer.” tion services, outfitting individual residen- are on the cutting edge of innovation and ergies, is able to offer its customers lower tial units with their own metering system, technology, providing customers with op- prices while at the same time investing fur- Blink Communications Inc. eliminating the community electricity bill. timum service in an environmentally con- ther in its capital infrastructure. Blink Communications Inc. (www.blink. With this system, residents in these housing scious manner. Oakville Hydro is focusing its efforts ca) is a subsidiary of Oakville Hydro. With options are now only billed for the electric- Oakville Hydro’s dedication to ensuring on capital investment in infrastructure as a more than 1,000 kilometers of fibre optic ity they personally use, and not for that of residents are informed about efficient ener- means of enabling long-term, sustainable cable stretched throughout the Greater To- the rest of the building. gy usage is saving its customers money and and measurable energy conservation. While ronto Area (GTA), Blink provides scalable, “It is interesting to note that a typical con- contributing further to the use of renewable purchasing and installing innovative equip- high-bandwidth telecommunications ser- dominium owner consumes 25 per cent less energies. Incentive programs are inspiring ment is initially expensive, in the long term, vices for businesses, including everything electricity after they have converted to a per- residents to get rid of their old appliances the energy savings that will result from the from wide-area corporate networks and In- suite billing system,” says Lesley Gallinger, along with their old ways of thinking. use of this equipment will easily offset the ternet to data centre collocation services. Oakville Hydro’s Chief Financial Officer. For more information on Oakville Hydro initial cost in a few years. “Together with Oakville Hydro, Blink “This was recently confirmed in a pilot study Corporation, its subsidiaries and its servic- Some of the new energy-saving avenues Communications Inc. is paving the way for of three Oakville condominium buildings es, please visit www.oakvillehydro.com, or that Oakville Hydro is exploring include in- the future of Internet protocol communica- filed with the Ontario Energy Board.” call (905) 825-9400. novative technologies and practices such as tions,” says Troy Hare, President of Blink The Ontario government has set a goal geothermal heat pumping, smart metering, Communications. “Blink’s approach to data to ensure that all Ontario residences are Gas Collection and cogeneration, district energy, and landfill carrying breaks the mould in an industry equipped with Smart Meters by December Utilization Project gas (methane) conversion to electricity. that has become increasingly complicated. 31, 2010. The government estimates that Quick Facts These new methods are becoming increas- Our innovative, yet simplistic approach this initiative will reduce electricity use in ingly viable, lessening dependence on fossil is turning heads throughout the Greater To- the province by 6,300 megawatts. • Generation (1,005,768 KWh) equivalent to fuels and reducing long-term energy costs ronto Area. Not only for the speed and reli- just over 1,000 households for the consumer. ability with which we deliver our services, Cogeneration-Based District • Gas emission credits (emission reduction but also for our commitment to working Heating and Cooling from the environment by utilizing the Methane gas vs. releasing it into the The Renewable Power with existing and prospective customers on District energy is the next focus of environment) – equivalent CO2 (Tonnes) Generation Project solutions that are specific to their needs.” Oakville Hydro’s business development. 20,705, or approximately 4,500 cars An example of the company’s push for Blink provides continuity and disaster This technology has two components. First, generating sustainable energy will turn one recovery services for several of the largest when generating electricity using a natural year old in July. In a joint venture with the Fortune 100 companies located throughout gas fired turbine, the bi-product is hot gas, Smart Metering Region of Halton, Oakville Hydro Corpora- North America, and in some cases, Europe. which will be captured and used to heat Quick Facts tion developed the Renewable Power Gen- Blink’s network is so diverse compared or cool water. The water will then be cir- eration Project, which turns methane gas to competing networks that Blink actually culated to individual buildings to produce • The Ontario government’s goal is to reduce electricity demand in the province from the region’s landfill into electricity. provides its services to other carriers. space heating or cooling. Using this waste by 6,300 megawatts. The first phase of the project involved the heat (typically 60 per cent of the energy • On a summer’s day, an increase of one installation of three kilometers of piping Golden Horseshoe consumed in the electricity generation pro- degree in temperature results in an within the buried waste at the Halton Waste Metering Systems cess is wasted) will greatly increase the ef- increased demand of approximately 400 Management Site on Highway 25. Methane Golden Horseshoe Metering Systems ficiency of electricity generation and thus megawatts of electricity. • There are about 2.6 million rental gas generated by the decomposing waste is (GHMS) is another Oakville Hydro sub- reduce its environmental impact. apartment, condominium and social vacuumed through the pipe system. sidiary that is taking a proactive approach In addition, the use of this technology housing suites in Ontario. The second phase of the project saw the towards energy conservation while earning will eliminate the need for small and ineffi- • Only 15 per cent of apartments, social construction of the gas utilization system, revenues for its shareholder. cient heating furnaces and air conditioners, housing suites, and condominiums are which is where the landfill gas is used to Currently, the majority – about 85 per which further reduces energy consumption individually metered. • The province plans for all Ontario power engines that generate electricity, cent – of Ontario’s 2.6 million apartments, and pollution. Oakville Hydro is working consumers to have smart meters installed supplying the region’s power grid. social housing units and condominiums run with the owners of a new development lo- by Dec. 31, 2010. 11800 Gen Degree Ad Perspective 5/6/08 10:12 AM Page 1
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Alex Bystrin Chris Stoate
President and CEO President Oakville Hydro Corporation Laser Networks Inc.
Alex Bystrin has served the Oakville community for eight years as President and In 1987, Chris Stoate sensed that there was a need going unfulfilled among CEO of Oakville Hydro Corporation and its many affiliate companies. During this businesses in southern Ontario. From that need, Stoate created LaserNetworks time he has spearheaded many successful initiatives that have established the Inc. and today, the company employs more than 140 people at 12 locations company as a profitable and environmentally conscious asset to the Oakville throughout North America. community. “Laser Networks provides printing and imaging fleet management,” says Stoate, Bystrin has extensive experience in managing energy companies that operate President of LaserNetworks Inc. “So we service and support fleets of printing and in a changing environment. He has led organizations through major transitions, imaging devices for medium to large organizations.” acquisitions and joint ventures, and has successfully developed and implemented When LaserNetworks started, laser printers were just becoming popular. Increas- a number of new energy services and products. ingly fast and complex, they require a specialized support, service and manage- He began his career in the petro-chemical industry where he received his first ment infrastructure the computer sales channel cannot offer. introduction to the negative impacts of pollution on the environment. At the Stoate has lived in Oakville for more than 20 years. He says the decision to es- same time he also became aware that energy conservation and pollution controls make excellent economic as well as en- tablish a company in the area was to service the requirements of the Greater Toronto Area’s office sector. vironmental sense. Along with his environmental initiatives, Bystrin also brought his significant management experience to “It’s a great place to live, and a great place to find motivated and qualified employees,” he says. Oakville Hydro. He formerly served as the President and CEO of the Toronto District Heating Corporation where he built a team Stoate began the business on his own, but the Oakville office alone now has a staff of 70. In addition to employing a large that turned around a declining business and led the development of the deep lake water cooling system. number of residents, Laser Networks also incorporates environmental practices in its operations. Laser Networks strives for Originally from Moscow, Russia, Bystrin came to Canada in his teens. He earned a bachelor of applied sciences in mechani- environmental excellence not only with itself, but also provides environmental options for its customers. cal engineering at the University of Toronto, and then went on to earn an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the “We developed a method for remanufacturing, which is the most environmentally friendly approach to toner cartridge sup- University of Western Ontario. ply that there could be,” says Stoate. “We re-use every conceivable component as many times as possible. That’s made possible Of Oakville Hydro’s future, Bystrin says that the company is ideally positioned to continue building upon its enviable track because our relationship with our customers is very direct – we don’t go through any channels like stationary stores.” record. In addition to living in the town for more than 20 years and owning a thriving Oakville-based business, he is a former town “Much of our past success is due to the support and sophistication of our shareholder, the Town of Oakville,” says Bystrin. councillor, serving from 2003 to 2006. But Stoate is not finished expanding his private-sector grasp on the town. “The town has done its part by taking a long view, giving us a wonderful opportunity to improve and grow the value of “We are expanding very rapidly,” says Stoate. “We have done some acquisitions and we are in the process of doing more. its asset. It is up to us to continue to serve the community and to help make it truly sustainable from the financial and Our objective is to double the company’s size within the next three years, which will include continuing our rapid organic environmental standpoints.” expansion into the U.S.”
Bridget Fewtrell Augy Carnovale John Breakey Jane Wightman
President Broker of Record Chair, President and Head of School ErinoakKids RE/MAX Aboutowne CEO St. Mildred’s – Realty Corp. UNIS LUMIN Lightbourn School
In April, Bridget Fewtrell Based at the Lakeshore John Breakey has grown As Head of School for became President of Road office, Augy Car- UNIS LUMIN from a four years, Jane Wight- ErinoakKids, which cares for children with disabili- novale is the Broker of Record and Owner of home-based business into a national player in man strives to ensure that each and every girl ties. She brings her skills as a health care executive RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., the largest in- the IT industry. UNIS LUMIN helps organizations at SMLS, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and graduate of the advanced health leadership dependently owned real estate brokerage in the to maximize the value of their investments in ex- has the chance to succeed. In this year’s gradu- program at the University of Toronto’s Rotman Oakville-Milton area. Carnovale began his career isting and advanced technologies. Breakey also ating class, 90 per cent will be Ontario Schol- School of Management to realizing the vision of in real estate in 1973. In 1988, RE/MAX Aboutowne co-founded 1nservice, a convergence of U.S. and ars and many have been awarded additional an integrated continuum of care for children with opened its doors, and to date employs more than Canadian technology companies; founded Genu- scholarships and awards to universities total- disabilities, establishing a foundation and build- 180 brokers and salespersons offering a range of it, a software development company; and is Chair ing $550,000 – a true testament to the team of ing a new Children’s Treatment Centre. experience in the marketing of real estate. and CEO of NCS, a data/voice wiring company. educators at SMLS. 19 perspective TM Oakville 2008 10 business leaders you should know
Chris Stoate Dr. Robert Turner President and CEO President Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Laser Networks Inc. Advanced Learning In 1987, Chris Stoate sensed that there was a need going unfulfilled among Dr. Robert Turner was appointed the President of Sheridan in 2001, and since businesses in southern Ontario. From that need, Stoate created LaserNetworks his arrival has focused on the introduction of applied degrees, differentiating Inc. and today, the company employs more than 140 people at 12 locations Sheridan as a polytechnic, and creating a new development plan for the Davis throughout North America. Campus, all the while working to ensure students, faculty and employees share a “Laser Networks provides printing and imaging fleet management,” says Stoate, positive and transparent environment. President of LaserNetworks Inc. “So we service and support fleets of printing and The Sheridan student population has grown by 32 per cent in the last seven imaging devices for medium to large organizations.” years. In February 2003, the Government of Ontario provided a new designation, When LaserNetworks started, laser printers were just becoming popular. Increas- renaming the post-secondary institution the Sheridan Institute of Technology ingly fast and complex, they require a specialized support, service and manage- and Advanced Learning. ment infrastructure the computer sales channel cannot offer. Turner holds a bachelor of education from the University of Alberta, a bachelor Stoate has lived in Oakville for more than 20 years. He says the decision to es- of arts from Athabasca University, a master of education from the University of tablish a company in the area was to service the requirements of the Greater Toronto Area’s office sector. British Columbia and a doctor of education from Oregon State University in post-secondary education administration. “It’s a great place to live, and a great place to find motivated and qualified employees,” he says. Taking a proactive role in the development of an institution is nothing new for Turner. In his former role as President and Stoate began the business on his own, but the Oakville office alone now has a staff of 70. In addition to employing a large CEO of Olds College in Alberta, Turner established the Olds Centre for Innovation, and led the creation of both the British number of residents, Laser Networks also incorporates environmental practices in its operations. Laser Networks strives for Columbia and Alberta Centres for International Education. environmental excellence not only with itself, but also provides environmental options for its customers. Turner is a former Board Chair of the Canadian Bureau for International Education and is currently the Chair of the Board for “We developed a method for remanufacturing, which is the most environmentally friendly approach to toner cartridge sup- Polytechnics Canada. In 2000, he was presented with the Association of Canadian Community Colleges Leadership Excellence ply that there could be,” says Stoate. “We re-use every conceivable component as many times as possible. That’s made possible Award, and was named one of the “50 Most Influential Albertans” by Venture magazine. because our relationship with our customers is very direct – we don’t go through any channels like stationary stores.” Turner previously served as Vice President at Capilano College in British Columbia and at three other colleges over the In addition to living in the town for more than 20 years and owning a thriving Oakville-based business, he is a former town course of the last 32 years. councillor, serving from 2003 to 2006. But Stoate is not finished expanding his private-sector grasp on the town. Turner’s education in Canada and the United States, his leadership roles in three provinces, and his experience with inter- “We are expanding very rapidly,” says Stoate. “We have done some acquisitions and we are in the process of doing more. national initiatives, have resulted in a global perspective about the power of education to contribute to economic, social and Our objective is to double the company’s size within the next three years, which will include continuing our rapid organic cultural development. expansion into the U.S.”
Jane Wightman John Suk Rusty Baillie Elizabeth Sanchez
Head of School President and CEO President and CEO Plant Manager Community St. Mildred’s – Nycomed GE Lighting Foundation of Manufacturing Li ghtbourn School Oakville As Head of School for In his 11 years with Ny- Three and a half years Elizabeth Sanchez moved four years, Jane Wight- comed, John Suk has ago, Rusty Baillie accept- to Canada from Venezue- man strives to ensure that each and every girl seen the company grow from a small pharma- ed the position of CEO of the Community Foun- la in 1994. A few months after her arrival she be- at SMLS, from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, ceutical firm into a large company that employ- dation of Oakville. At the time, the foundation’s gan working at GE Lighting in Oakville and has has the chance to succeed. In this year’s gradu- es more than 260 people across Canada. Suk’s endowment was approximately $10 million. been there since. The Oakville plant has been ating class, 90 per cent will be Ontario Schol- success with Nycomed earned him a distinction Since Baillie’s appointment, that endowment has recognized as a best practices model within GE ars and many have been awarded additional from his alma mater, Brock University, when the grown to $34 million. Baillie describes the Com- and as an industy leader. Environmental initia- scholarships and awards to universities total- alumni association distinguished him as one munity Foundation of Oakville as a community of tives are lessening the company’s footprint by ing $550,000 – a true testament to the team of of the Thirty from the Past Thirty, an award cel- foundations where charitable organizations work 400 metric tons annually, which is saving the educators at SMLS. ebrating 30 graduates from the past 30 years. together towards the betterment of the town. company $140,000 in annual hydro costs. 20
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academic planning | university & college placement 21 perspective TM Oakville 2008 Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning Sheridan helps people build successful fu- high-calibre artists. To help meet this de- tiatives. Sheridan provides an exceptional tures. That’s the essence of the school’s mis- mand, Sheridan opened a new wing last year, educational experience for its students by sion. Whether it’s young adults preparing dedicated to the bachelor of applied arts (ani- giving them room to grow through new fa- for a career, working professionals seeking mation) program. It is now ‘home’ to the 450 cilities. to advance or shift their careers, or newcom- students from Canada and abroad enrolled in Students also need access to education, ers eager to start a new life, Sheridan is dedi- the four-year degree program. through scholarships and bursaries so that cated to getting people on track for success The Trafalgar Road campus annually they are not restricted from reaching their in work, in life and in the community. serves more than 8,000 full-time students. full potential because of financial need. Sheridan’s greatest strength is delivering The program mix has evolved to include Finally, Sheridan provides students with skills-based programming that combines business, applied computing and telecom- the latest technologies. By continually re- theory with application, ensuring students munications, and community services. investing in technology, the school main- are career-ready when they graduate. Many Sheridan’s satellite Skills Training Cen- tains the advantage graduates enjoy in the of the school’s programs also provide op- tre (STC), also located in Oakville, houses marketplace and helps them advance in portunities for on-the-job experience, the school’s pre-apprenticeship and appren- munity for more than 25 years. Sheridan- their chosen fields. through internships, co-op terms and field ticeship programs, and is widely regarded Corporate offers relevant, practical and The Sheridan Student Capital Campaign placements. And that prepares graduates, as among the best-equipped of its kind in customized training to its business clients is all about students. Investing in student who today number more than 100,000, to the province. who view their human capital as integral to capital today will return social and econom- go on to make a real difference in the arts, future growth and success. SheridanCorpo- ic benefits as graduates go on to contribute business, health care, technology and social Expanded Applied Research rate draws on its network of industry practi- to economic, community and cultural lives service fields, and to play leading roles in Capabilities: Innovation, Service tioners to deliver highly customized learn- through rewarding careers in business, tech- meeting the needs of communities locally, and Results ing and employee development programs. nology, community service and the arts. nationally and internationally. In recent years, Sheridan has expanded This network gives SheridanCorporate a The campaign’s three goals when launched Sheridan’s academic programs include its applied research capability by building leading capability to anticipate and better were to generate $30 million for three major two- and three-year diplomas, one-year cer- and drawing upon faculty expertise in a va- meet market needs, ultimately delivering initiatives: the Sheridan Animation Cen- tificate and graduate certificate programs, riety of disciplines. Known for advanced highly specialized corporate learning and tre, the Sheridan Centre for Healthy Com- pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship train- technology training, it is no surprise that development solutions. A comprehensive munities and Student Support, Service and ing, bachelor’s degrees in applied areas of Sheridan has demonstrated leadership in portfolio of learning and development in- Technology Access. The campaign reached study, and a number of collaborative degrees its applied research into new technologies. cludes programming from thought lead- its first milestone with the opening of the offered in partnership with universities. Ev- Sheridan’s Visualization Design Institute ers in leadership, project management and Animation Centre on April 26, 2007. Build- ery year Sheridan turns out 5,000 new gradu- is a Canadian leader in digital imaging and sales excellence. ing on this success, the Centre for Healthy ates and more than 90 per cent of them have simulation, and works with partners inter- Communities opened in February 2008, and jobs within six months of graduation. nationally to deliver medical, engineering, Continuing Education at will train front-line caregivers in the areas of educational, cultural and environmental im- Sheridan – Leaders in health, wellness and public safety at the Da- APPLIED LEARNING AT SHERIDAN: aging solutions. Lifelong Learning vis Campus in Brampton. DRIVING CREATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY Another area of specialization which is The need to continually renew and enhance This level of investment in student capital AND GROWTH unique to Sheridan involves the health and one’s knowledge base and skills set to not does not happen without the commitment and Sheridan’s presence in Oakville dates quality of life of Canada’s aging population. only achieve career advancement, but also leadership of outstanding community and in- back to 1970 with the opening of the visual The Sheridan Elder Research Centre was stay current with technology and changing dustry partners. Sheridan welcomes the ex- arts wing at what is now the Trafalgar Road created to undertake practical, real-world business needs, is more and more widely rec- pertise and involvement of 18 Student Capital campus. Today, Sheridan boasts the larg- research aimed at improving the quality ognized. This is borne out by the growth of Campaign Cabinet members who represent est post-secondary arts program in Canada, of life of seniors. Its motto, ‘from lab to Sheridan’s School of Continuing Education, business and cultural leaders throughout the with more than 4,000 students in a wide life’, reflects its mission to make a differ- which today serves 36,000 part-time learners GTA. The campaign is co-chaired by Peter variety of disciplines, from animation to ence in the lives of seniors today. The cen- annually. With more than 700 different course Gilgan, CEO of Mattamy Homes Ltd., and music theatre. tre, which is located at the Trafalgar Road offerings, the school caters to a diverse cli- The Honourable William G. Davis, Premier Internationally, Sheridan is best recognized campus, partners with Acclaim Health in its entele of adult learners, each with their own of Ontario from 1971 to 1985. for its Animation program, which has been Alzheimer’s Day Program. unique motivation and personal goals. For more information on the Student graduating talented animation professionals Capital campaign, please call Sheridan at since the early 1970s. As the popularity of SheridanCorporate: A Powerful Investing in Student Capital 905-845-9430, ext. 2018 or email giving@ animation in film, television and commercial Network of Learning As Sheridan grows, so must the school’s sheridaninstitute. work continues to grow at an exponential Sheridan has been delivering corporate commitment to continue to serve its stu- Visit www.sheridaninstitute.ca for more rate, there is an increasing demand for these training solutions to the business com- dents through reinvestment and new ini- information about Sheridan. Why?
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The Community Foundation of Oakville a framework. We run a calendar fiscal so dents of Oakville to evaluate and grade munity and to address problems that affect (CFO) is one of the town’s most important at the end of the year we have an external the range of services within the town. Vital these communities. assets. The foundation and its members audit done, and from that we give people Signs will address issues within the com- For more information on the Community work tirelessly to ensure that Oakville’s statements. We help people to strategize munity that need attention, such as health Foundation of Oakville, visit its website at various organizations are equipped with the where their money goes.” care, public transit, housing, and eight other www.thecfo.org, or call 905 844-3562. resources they need to make a difference in The CFO provides business services for components that impact the quality of life the lives of those who need it. people interested in establishing founda- for Oakville citizens. Even though the foundation is only 13 tions. The CFO handles everything from Surveys will be sent out to citizens of years old, it is already the 12th largest of the accounting and auditing to reporting and Oakville asking for their opinions on the country’s 150 community foundations, with taxation, relieving donors of the day-to- quality of life and vitality of the town. Each assets of approximately $34 million. These day business responsibilities of running a category will then receive a grade based on funds allow the CFO and its fundholders to foundation, and giving them more time to the collected information. annually distribute approximately $1.6 mil- decide how their foundation will benefit the “We’ll release Vital Signs every year for lion in funding to causes and organizations community. the next three years and then probably ev- throughout the Town of Oakville. But the Of the more than 80 foundations created ery odd year after that,” says Baillie. “The CFO does more than distribute funds. within the CFO, approximately 90 per cent idea is to get it out there, brand it and make “The principal thing for which a com- are directed by their founders. The CFO an impact.” munity foundation is known is making it oversees the granting for approximately 10 The CFO’s Vital Signs will be released easy, inexpensive and beneficial for people per cent of these foundations. on October 7, 2008, in conjunction with 16 to establish foundations,” says Rusty Bail- To address the needs of the community, other community foundations throughout The Community Foundation of Oakville provided a lie, CEO of The Community Foundation the CFO will be launching Vital Signs, a Canada. The goal is to garner national inter- grant to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Halton to assist in of Oakville. “The idea is to give people community report card that allows resi- est in the progress of each respective com- its matching big and little brothers. GIVING with PASSION The Community Foundation of Oakville works with donors in managing their permanently-endowed funds and distributes income from those funds to local charities. Through the passion of our donors, volunteers, staff and community agencies, we are helping to build a vibrant and healthy Oakville. Find out how you can focus your strategic giving and create your personal legacy.
Call Rusty Baillie, Chief Executive Officer at 905.845.7582 or visit us at www.thecfo.org Connecting Good People With Good Causes 24 perspective TM Oakville 2008 Kerr Village BIA a hub of green activity
By Linda Forte Spearing tion and intensification comes a tremendous gically placed on street corners and in sur- gardeners cultivate underutilized land, amount of responsibility. And this respon- rounding parking lots. plant seedlings and gather on a regular ba- Kermit the Frog once sang: “It’s not that sibility includes a commitment to a safe and The Kerr Village Organic Farmers Mar- sis to exchange ideas and tend to their flow- easy being green.” As it turns out, however, healthy environment.” ket, now entering its second season, is the ers and vegetables. one amphibian’s pain is an entire commu- In an effort to reduce its environmental result of a 2002 Revitalization Study and the Says Messer: “Our community gardening nity’s pleasure. In fact, this rather ordinary footprint, the BIA actively sources econom- culmination of years of hard work on the initiative is yet another testament to the peo- colour is music to the ears of residents, ical ways of using water, energy and other part of area volunteers and environmental ple who live and work in Kerr Village. As a businesses and visitors alike. resources within its boundaries. Home to activists. A partnership with the BIA, this BIA, we could not achieve success without Located in the heart of Oakville, Kerr more than 7,000 annuals during the sum- unique open-air market is both a source of their support and dedication. Our residents’ Village is a hub of “green” activity all-year- mer months, all hanging baskets have water inspiration and education. associations are actively involved in all of round. It’s hard to believe that just eight reservoirs. These water-saving compart- Says Cathy Duddeck, Ward 2 Council- our programming, as are our ward council- short years ago, this vibrant destination ments reduce water consumption and they lor and BIA board member, “Our goal is lors. In our minds, we can picture an even point was known more for its derelict build- require less frequent watering overall. The to strengthen the relationship between the ‘greener’ Kerr Village in the future. And, if ings and overgrown parks than its trendy thousands of LED lights, sparkling in the consumer, our local food source and the we work together, we can get there.” restaurants and specialty retail shops. The trees along Kerr Street, require little energy greater community.” A whirlwind of colour. A carousel of Kerr Village Business Improvement Area and are powered by photo-cells. The market is a venue for sustainable cultures. Explore the sights and sounds of (BIA), launched within the past two years, “Recycling is also important,” continues food producers, artisans, musicians and or- Kerr Village: is just one contributor to this culturally di- Messer, “and we are relentless in our recy- ganizations within a 100-mile radius. verse neighbourhood’s comeback. cling endeavours.” Those who prefer to grow their own food Organic Farmers Market Says BIA Executive Director Richard An aggressive commercial program en- can participate in collective gardening – a June 14th through Oct. 25th
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Market. This unique open-air space offers performing arts, and ethnic food. (www. ple holiday treats from Kerr Village res- of smiling faces line this part of the parade lush seasonal produce, value-added foods carouselofnations.com) taurants. From local school choirs and on- route to get a firsthand glimpse of their fa- and hand-crafted items – all produced stage performances to strolling Victorian vourite community floats. The theme for within a 100-mile radius. Find yourself sur- 5KSM Run For Hope Christmas Carollers, the live entertainment 2008 is “A Child’s Magical Christmas.” rounded by the aromas of the outdoor café. – October 13th will please children of all ages. Santa Claus Come out and celebrate the sounds of the Purchase freshly prepared organic food and Get ready…get set…to take part in the will be on-hand to take special requests un- season with local marching bands, cos- a cup of fair-trade organic coffee while third annual Run For Hope. Once again, til 9 pm. (www.kerrvillage.ca) tumed-characters and mascots. The parade enjoying one of the many musical perfor- the streets in Kerr Village will be bustling start-time is 9 am – rain or shine. Congratu- mances or special events. Every Saturday with hundreds of runners, walkers and on- Santa Claus Parade – Nov. 15th lations, Kerr Village – winner of the 2007 between 9 am and 1 pm at Heritage Square. lookers. The Ontario Track and Field As- Experience the 60th annual Santa Claus Best Community Float Award. (www. (www.kerrvillage.ca/organic-market) sociation-certified five-kilometre run starts Parade on Kerr Street. Each year, thousands oakvillesantaclausparade.ca) at 8:30 am for both serious and recreational Canada Day – June 28th runners. A one-kilometre Fun Run/Walk (no 3 on 3 Road Hockey Celebrate Canada’s birthday in Kerr Vil- entry fee) starts at 9:30 am. Both events be- Tournament – Spring 2009 lage. Whether taking part in this year’s gin and end at Kerr Street/Florence Drive. The Kerr Village Road Hockey Tourna- skateboarding competition, admiring live art All funds raised will be directed to the Kerr ment is your opportunity to have fun and displays, stopping by the Kids’ Zone or par- Street Ministries (KSM). Space is limited. raise money for local youths through the ticipating in the interactive Wellness Fair, Runners are encouraged to register on-line. Kerr Street Ministries. Sign-up as a team there’s certainly something for everybody. (www.5ksmrunforhope.com) or individually. Minimum three players, Don’t miss the Carousel of Nations plus one goalie. Maximum six players, plus – a multicultural experience for the whole Tree Lighting Ceremony one goalie. Nominal cost to play includes family. The 2008 event is shaping up to – Nov. 14th entry fee, hot chocolate, coffee, water and be exceptionally flavourful and entertain- Come to the 14th annual Tree Lighting lunch. Individual skills and team prizes ing, featuring pavilions from countries Ceremony at Heritage Square. This joyous will be awarded. Space is limited, so reg- around the world. Each pavilion will of- event begins at 5 pm. Warm your hands ister early. Ages eight and up are welcome. fer a diverse showcase of crafts, visual and around a cup of steaming hot cocoa. Sam- (www.3on3roadhockey.ca) For All Your Corporate Needs
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By Meagan Kashty The Centennial Gallery was a project the town took on in 1986 to combine a public Oakville is inviting residents and visitors library and art gallery in one complex. The to come and see what makes the commu- Oakville Galleries’ mandate is to increase nity one of the best in Canada. With a deep- awareness and appreciation of the visual rooted history and a welcoming community, arts, placing emphasis on Canadian art. By a visit to Oakville makes for an enjoyable presenting exhibitions that are relevant to day-trip, or a long relaxing vacation. Listed the community, the programs offered are below are 10 select attractions in Oakville specially catered to the gallery members that will enhance any visit. and visitors.
Oakville Galleries Oakville Museum The Oakville Galleries are committed to The Oakville Museum interprets and the presentation of contemporary art in all presents Oakville’s history through Erch- forms. The galleries are a combination of less Estate. Colonel William Chisholm, the Gairloch Gallery on Lakeshore East and founder of Oakville, once owned the estate. the Centennial Gallery on Navy Street. Six generations of Chisholms lived in the Both sites offer unique opportunities for house afterwards until the Town of Oakville visitors to experience many different artis- purchased the property in 1977. tic mediums. The museum has since been renovated The Oakville Harbours offer visitors multiple amenities including access to Oakville’s districts, and launch areas to The not-for-profit galleries were both cre- with artifacts and furniture to recreate what enjoy a day on the water. ated with the intention that they be open to the house would have looked like in 1925. the community, and in turn, would promote Next to the museum visitors can also find visual literacy. James Gairdner gave Gair- the Old Post Office, Oakville’s first post of- tion of taking a guided tour, or to wander performances offered. Having hosted shows loch Gallery, originally a private estate, to fice. Here visitors have the opportunity to the grounds at their leisure. Bordering Lake ranging from the Oakville School of Dance the Town of Oakville in 1971 with the re- write a letter with quill pens and seal it with Ontario, the museum offers a beautiful to Chantal Kreviazuk, the theatre ensures quest that it be made into a gallery with the wax before sending it. view of the Oakville Harbour. Surrounding that Oakville residents are exposed to a vari- remaining space to be used as a public park. Visitors to Erchless Estate have the op- the estate is a garden which visitors are also ety of different theatrical forms. The centre able stroll through. Complete with panels stages performances daily, making it easy to spread throughout the house and garden, drop by the theatre and enjoy a show. visitors can learn more about Oakville’s heritage and also about artifacts from a time Oakville Harbours that is well preserved. Oakville has taken advantage of its close proximity to Lake Ontario by making Oakville Centre for the Oakville Harbours an integral part of its Performing Arts thriving economy. The Oakville Harbour Hosting hundreds of different shows each is located in downtown Oakville near the year, the Oakville Centre for the Perform- mouth of Sixteen Mile Creek, and Bronte ing Arts is significant in that it draws from Harbour can be found just a little further international, national, and local talent. down Lakeshore at Twelve Mile Creek. Located near the heart of downtown Both harbours offer launch ramps and Oakville and beside the Centennial Gallery, moorings for boats of all sizes making it the centre is in a convenient location for very convenient for outside boaters to dock residents and tourists alike to experience for the night and still be close to the bustling many of the attractions Oakville has to of- downtown activity. The harbours are located fer. As a division of the Recreation and Cul- in the heart of Bronte Village and down- ture department of the Town of Oakville, town Oakville, respectively, so visitors can the centre is committed to offering relevant browse both areas’ many specialty stores programming and maintaining the pride of and boutiques while enjoying the lake. the theatre. The waterfront is a perfect spot to take It allows opportunities for community in- a walk in summer time after having dinner Erchless Estate Gardens and Grounds was the home of the founder of Oakville, William Chisholm. Today, the site is maintained by the Oakville Historical Society. put in terms of suggestions as well as in the or lunch at one of the many outdoor patios 2727 perspective TM Oakville 2008
found around the harbours. The harbours these small stores, Oakville Town Council also offer a perfect location to enjoy live approved the creation of the Bronte Village bands and fireworks at annual events such Business Improvement Area (BIA) that has as the Waterfront Festival or Canada Day since worked to put in place beautification celebrations. projects and stage events such as the popu- lar “A Taste of Bronte” and “Canada Day Oakville Waterfront Festival in Bronte.” Coronation Park becomes a place for per- Bronte Village also houses the outer and formances, games and rides for three days inner harbour marinas, each docking hun- every summer when the Oakville Water- dreds of boats during the summer. Bronte front Festival takes place in June. The event Village also offers culture to its visitors in offers a variety of different attractions mak- the form of concerts, theatre productions ing it suitable for people of all age groups. and visual art. There are concession stands, fair rides, fireworks, dog shows and craft sales to ap- Downtown Oakville peal to the tastes of every visitor. There is The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts displays performances from local performers, as well as international acts. The six blocks that extend along Lake- also a performance stage that has drawn art- shore East are an important sector for ists such as David Usher and Finger Eleven. ing to communities throughout the region residential and commercial tenancy. Al- Oakville’s economy. With more than 450 The festival is a celebration of commu- that hospitality and family fun are what though Bronte continues to grow in popu- businesses in action, downtown Oakville nity, as many different people lend a hand Oakville is all about. larity, the area is still able maintain its ap- is a bustling centre of activity. The centre in organizing it. Multiple groups donate peal as a village. of the downtown area is the Towne Square, time and energy to stage the event as well Bronte Village Bronte Village is an ideal place to spend marked by a clock tower used annually for as raise money for their causes. Annually After joining the Town of Oakville in an afternoon strolling by the waterfront or the countdown on New Years. drawing crowds of thousands, the Water- 1954, Bronte Village is now a thriving down streets lined with specialty stores and front Festival is always a success in prov- centre of commerce with high demand for restaurants. To help the development of Continued on page 30 10 auto dealers you should know Mercedes Benz Oakville Autohaus has been a part of the Oakville Community The expansion will also include a separate, standalone room for Autohaus’ Smart since 1959. Though Oakville Autohaus is proud of its storied past, the dealership will Car collection. Autohaus is an active participant in a number of environmental or- be taking on a new form when its multi-million dollar ganizations and projects in the community, includ- renovation is completed in September 2008. “We’re very focused on what ing the Smart Car Club of Oakville and the Halton “We’re in the midst of renovations,” says Mark LeRo- Regional Eco Fest. Autohaus further contributes by eye, General Manager of Mercedes Benz Oakville Au- we can do to bene t the sponsoring soccer and lacrosse teams, the May Court tohaus. “Phase one is already completed, which is our Oakville community.” Club of Oakville, as well as by contributing to many service department, so it’s all brand new and mod- – Mark LeRoeye, General Manager, Mercedes Benz Oakville Autohaus local charities. ernized. Next will be the Mercedes Benz showroom, “We’re very focused on what we can do to ben- which is scheduled to be complete in June.” e t the Oakville community,” says LeRoeye. “We’re Oakville Autohaus is undertaking its extensive ren- making a big investment in terms of providing ovations to provide a greater experience for its cus- our customers with the best possible experience, tomers. The expansion will also give the dealership a and contributing to the community in any way greater foothold in the Oakville market. we can.” www.oakville.mercedes-benz.ca
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You can always • Owner, Lida Lisney, states that 85% of women wear the wrong go downtown size bra Oakville is a town whose character is the has a pretty good mix of some very good • Experienced European sum of its communities. The eclectic mix quality stores and also nice restaurants. All bra-fi tting selection up to of different cultures and people provides in all, it’s a good place to be.” an H cup residents and visitors with a unique van- A little further up Lakeshore Road sits a tage point to one of Canada’s oldest towns. world-class destination for some of the most Downtown Oakville is the town’s first Euro- delectable chocolates this side of the Atlan- • Elegant, comfortable sleep pean-settled community and still brims with tic Ocean. Chocolates by Bernard Callebaut & lounge wear a sense of history and small-town charm. is one of 35 franchises located in Canada. Today’s downtown Oakville was first Owned by Lyle Bleich, the shop attracts pa- • No appointment necessary settled by William Chisholm in 1827. In trons from all over southern Ontario, as well that year, Chisholm purchased 960 acres of as people from the U.S. and those visiting Crown land where Sixteen Mile Creek meets from Europe and elsewhere. Lake Ontario. He had previously lived with “We’re a high-end chocolate shop and his wife, Rebecca Silverthorn-Chisholm, on of course Oakville’s got a lot of prestige 107 Reynolds Street • Downtown Oakville present-day Trafalgar Road near Dundas involved with it,” says Bleich. “Our shop Street. After the purchase, Chisholm laid fits in with the mystique of this strip here on 905.845.1210 • www.insidestory.ca out what in 30 years would become incor- Lakeshore. The downtown has been really porated as the Town of Oakville. good to us.” Even though Oakville’s groundwork is All of the treats in Bleich’s store are hand- almost two centuries removed, vestiges made by Bernard Callebaut himself, a fourth from the town’s early days survive in many generation Belgian chocolatier. A winner of of its buildings, geography, and old-time the Grand Prix International Artisan Choco- charm. One of the best parts about down- latier, Callebaut’s selection of organic choco- town is the sheer variety that visitors can lates are sure to make any mouth water. find with regard to shops and the wares Amin Mamdani, owner of, and optician at Come Experience a Fusion therein. Murray Farncombe, co-owner of Squint Eyewear, located his business to the Murron’s CabineTree, knows firsthand that downtown five years ago and feels similarly the downtown is ideal for finding items that about the opportunities that a downtown lo- of Beauty & Style don’t fit the everyday. cation can afford a business. “Our most popular furniture is our barn- “I find people who live in Oakville are of board furniture,” says Farncombe. “The a high-caliber understanding and are knowl- wood is 8,200 years-old and the furniture edgeable of what is available in the world, is about eight weeks old. It’s been our best not just around the corner,” says Mamdani. seller for the last seven or eight years.” Mamdani maintains his loyal customer Farncombe, who co-owns the store with base by offering a wide range of neces- his wife, Gaye, and partner, Ron Southwick, sary and complementary services. Squint are long-time downtown business residents, provides custom fittings, eye examinations, originally setting up shop in 1992. Their contact lens fittings and children’s packag- store combines a mixture of barnboard fur- es. Squint also carries major names in eye- niture, as well as ironwork and glasswork wear including Alain Mikli, Hugo Boss and from Guadalajara, Mexico, and destinations Gucci, and sunwear brands like Adidas and throughout the U.S. Beausoliel. With its website, Murron’s has been able The people, the stores and the ambiance to reach customers across the world, and as a make spending an afternoon in downtown result, their furniture can be found in homes Oakville a memorable experience. The heri- throughout North America and Europe. tage and charm ingrained in the area has not “We’re happy in downtown Oakville,” faded in 151 years and the area continues says Farncombe. “It’s still a small-town, to be a favourite destination for visitors and friendly place to work and shop. It actually residents alike. /AKVILLE@ .IAGARA ON THE ,AKE@ 4HE 7EARHOUSE BY 3ILKEBORG@ ,AKESHORE 2OAD %AST 1UEEN 3TREET "LOOR 3TREET 7EST OAKVILLE SILKEBORGCA NOTL SILKEBORGCA THEWEARHOUSE SILKEBORGCA 30 perspective TM Oakville 2008
Continued from page 27 ebrates Canada’s unique role in the history Younger musicians are encouraged to nations are appreciated to help with the of the game. The Hall of Fame has an exten- participate and showcase their talents as maintenance of this older building. Thomas Similar to Bronte Village, downtown sive photography and documentary collec- well. Large crowds come out to the festival House can currently be found in Lakeside Oakville has a BIA that works to make tion and also has traveling exhibitions that to hear some of their favourite jazz artists as Park after being moved from its original lo- sure that the downtown area is friendly and celebrate golf and all of its components. well as to support new talent. cation at Sixteen Mile Creek. easily accessible for tourists and residents. The hall is cleverly created as an 18-hole Listeners can enjoy all kinds of jazz while Volunteers from the historical society Downtown Oakville hosts the annual Jazz exhibit where each hole represents some- at the festival including swing, Latin, fu- act as guides during the summer months, Festival and the new “Taste of Downtown thing significant in the game’s history. sion, traditional and smooth jazz. The event and brochures about the family who lived Oakville.” The course itself has hosted such events is also popular because of its prime location there are available as well. It is conve- It also holds an annual Midnight Madness as the British and Canadian opens, and is in downtown Oakville where there is good niently located near the Oakville’s first post and Sidewalk Sale where visitors can walk one of Canada’s premier courses. The club shopping and summer dining available. office and the Oakville Museum, and is the streets and visit the many retail bou- is also well known for its clubhouse facil- The Downtown Oakville BIA produces and open to any visitors who are curious about tiques, art galleries and high fashion stores ity that includes a gallery bistro and grill as funds this event, unifying and strengthen- Oakville’s past. located throughout the community. Down- well as a variety of meeting, banquet and ing the downtown sector. town Oakville is a place where people can seminar rooms. Even if you are not a golf More to see shop, dine and work. The intricate floral dis- fan, or if your handicap is nothing to brag Thomas House The above are only 10 of the many dif- plays and benches make the area a welcom- about, the club’s history and prestige is Built in 1829 as a home for the Merrick ferent attractions that Oakville has to offer. ing and visually stimulating place to visit. enough to enthrall any visitor. family, Thomas House is furnished to rep- History, sports, culture, dining, and recre- resent a pioneer home from the 1830s, and ation facilities make the town one of Cana- Glen Abbey Golf Course Jazz Festival is open to visitors during the summer. It da’s most diverse communities to visit. For The Glen Abbey Golf Club is internation- The Jazz Festival is an annual event that was established by the Oakville Historical more information on the many possibilities ally renowned for its challenging course as celebrates the genre of jazz music for five Society and is still maintained by it today. in Oakville, visit Oakville Tourism’s web- well as for the remarkable golf greats, such days in downtown Oakville. Well-known The Oakville Historical Society is a site at www.oakvilletourism.ca, or call the as Tiger Woods, who have played there. jazz musicians often make their way to the team of volunteers who work together to Visitor Information Centre at (905) 815- Glen Abbey is also home to the Canadian festival to perform, including Grammy- preserve and promote Oakville’s heritage. 6055. Or better yet, drop in and see the Golf Hall of Fame and Museum, which cel- award winners such as Chuck Mangione. Admission to the museum is free, but do- town firsthand.
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The Town of Oakville has long been wealth of talent through recent graduates one of Ontario’s most economically viable and co-op students, as well as opportunities communities. Though Oakville has main- to collaborate with industry to ensure that tained its status as a town, its population graduates can hit the ground running when of 165,000 means that Oakville can sup- they enter the working world. port businesses, both large and small and The town’s infrastructure also includes across multiple sectors. As a member of approximately 17.9 million sq. ft. of indus- the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Oakville trial space and more than 1.9 million sq. is able to take advantage of, and contribute ft. of office space. And those numbers are to, the region’s interconnecting transporta- growing. Numerous development firms are tion facilities, large skilled workforce and constantly adding to the town’s business diverse economic portfolio. parks, creating new spaces for retail, of- Oakville’s situation on the north shore of fice, industrial and commercial operations. Lake Ontario and its strategic location with- Other developers are creating additional in the Golden Horseshoe provides the town, residential buildings, providing the town’s its residents, and its businesses, with ample residents with an ample supply of housing opportunity to grow, advance and succeed. options. With the provincial government’s Proximity to two international airports (To- announcement of the $165-million Ontario ronto and Hamilton), and access to High- Venture Capital Fund to boost jobs in the way 401 and the QEW allow companies to high-tech industries, current and future efficiently transport their goods to markets Oakville companies have a valuable finan- around the world. The immense number of cial resource in expanding their operations. corporate head offices located in and around Manufacturing firms in Oakville have the GTA make creating international busi- long been a staple of the town’s economy. ness connections simple and convenient. Since the town’s early days as a shipbuild- The passenger train services of VIA Rail ing and agricultural centre, Oakville has and GO Transit make it easy for people grown into a breeding ground for automo- in Oakville’s surrounding communities to tive, aerospace and various other advanced make their way into the town for work. manufacturing companies. The town has There are about 81,000 workers in held on to this important aspect of its his- Oakville and 4,500 employers. Approxi- tory, and today, companies from around mately 58 per cent of the town possesses the world are still seeing the benefits that some form of post-secondary education, Oakville has to offer. which means that Oakville employers are While manufacturing still holds as one of able to choose from a large talent pool. The the town’s most important sectors, other in- presence of Sheridan College within the dustries are beginning to enhance the town town’s borders has created significant op- as a knowledge economy. The town is fast portunities for Oakville companies, as well becoming an optimum location for biotech- as for Sheridan to create new programs de- nology and pharmaceutical firms. signed specifically for area interests. There Likewise, Oakville’s location on Lake are 13,000 full-time students at Sheridan, Ontario between Toronto and Hamilton and another 37,000 students enrolled in makes it an ideal destination for tourism. continuing education programs. The town’s many districts offer a variety of Since the GTA is Canada’s most popula- shops, boutiques and restaurants. Other en- tion-dense region, companies in Oakville are tertainment facilities and festivals draw in able to be selective in their hiring processes. visitors from around Ontario, the U.S., and In addition to Sheridan, Oakville is within a even the world. one-hour drive of eight colleges and eight For more information, visit Oakville Eco- universities. These institutions provide a nomic Development at www.oeda.ca. 32 perspective TM Oakville 2008
Continued from Page 11 about the estate’s historic background. Er- particularly pleasant for children in the next couple of years. It will be built in the chless can provide an entertaining day trip summer months when rocks on the lake- North Oakville lands, although its exact lo- for families wishing to learn more about shore are clear for climbing and the water cation is still to be determined. The sheer length of the trail means that Oakville history and it is also quite a popu- splash park is open. The first phase of the park’s construc- visitors can take a relaxing stroll, or can test lar site for school field trips. tion will be the inclusion of baseball dia- their limits by either biking or walking as Skateboard Park monds, playgrounds, parking, trails, and far as they can. Coronation Park Skateboard Park, located within Shell a leash-free zone. The second phase of Coronation Park can be found on Lake- Park, is open year-round (weather permit- this park may include the creation of a Erchless Estate Gardens shore West near the base of Third Line. ting) to skateboarders. Skateboarders range splash pad and more complex landscap- and Grounds Its attractions include the easily accessible from experienced boarders who enjoy the ing. As Oakville continues to expand The Erchless Estate is an essential com- sandy shores along Lake Ontario, parks in park’s relaxed atmosphere to those who are residentially, a new public park in the ponent of Oakville history, as it was lived which children can be conveniently super- just starting to learn and are looking for a north end will be a welcome addition to in for nearly 130 years by six generations vised by parents, and picnic tables placed place to practice. the new communities that Oakville will of the Chislolm family. throughout to accommodate families look- The park is 14,000 sq. ft. and contains soon be welcoming. Bought in 1977 by the Town of ing to enjoy an outdoor lunch. 26 ramps of various shapes and sizes to ac- Oakville and now open to the public as Coronation Park also houses a stage commodate skateboarders of all levels. The Mo re to see and do a museum, its rooms have been restored where performances are put on during the park also proves to be popular because it The above 10 green spaces display to represent the conditions of its origi- summer, but its most reputable event is offers lessons through Oakville Parks and the town’s diversity of outdoor spaces. nal tenants, and its collection of period the Waterfront Festival. This annual event Recreation for children. These lessons in- These places show that Oakville is at- artifacts continues to grow as more are showcases Oakville talent but also brings in clude how to ride and maintain a skate- tuned to its residents’ desire for natu- discovered and donated. outside entertainers and musicians for the board, and also places emphasis on the im- ral and green space. These places offer The four acres of grounds surrounding public to enjoy. portance of safety. residents and visitors a reprieve from Erchless Estate have also been recreated to Coronation Park is an excellent place the hustle and bustle of city life. Ac- mimic photos taken of the grounds during to go to be close to the water, and its path Palermo Park tivities such as hiking, biking, fishing the 1900s. A number of mounted panels along the lakeshore is enjoyable both in Palermo Park is a new initiative for the and even skateboarding are all available in the garden offer information to visitors winter and summer months. The park is Town of Oakville, and will be built in the in Oakville.
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